Automatic work forming machine



Dec. 12, 1939.

E. w. BRINKMAN .AUTOMATIC WORK FORMING MACHINE Filed Feb. 1, 1938 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 v mm INVENTOR.

AZ'SATTORNEW Dec. 12, 1939. E. w. B RINKMAN AUTOMATIC WORK FORMING MACHINE 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Feb. 1, 1938 z's ATTORNEYS Dec. 12, 1939. w, BRlNKMAN 2,182,939

AUTOMATIC WORK FORMING MACHINE Filed Feb 1, 1938 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR. zblmr 2.' ATTORNEYS Dec. 12, 1939. v w B N 2,182,939

AUTOMATIC WORK FORMING MACHINE Filed Feb. 1, 1958 4 Sheets-Sheet 4- 63 my TOR.

a rl Wrmlm 4Z5 ATTORNEYS Patented ec. 12, 1939 nrr ao s'rATEs The present invention relates 2.182.939 AU'roMArro worm roams MAC Earl W. Brinkman, Rochester, N. Y., assignor to Davenport Machine Tool 00., Inc., Rochester, N. Y., a corporation oi New York Application February 1, 1938, Serial No. 188,129

to automatic mapable of efiiciently performing in the same machine an increased variety of operations, including, for example, the cutting ofi, counterbor'ing 10 from either or both ends, and tapping operations,

and others as well, whereby to avoid, not only the expense of an additional machine or machines, but also that oftransferring the work from one machine to another and employing skilled operators for the same.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved arrangement and com inatiorr in which an automatic pick-up device s employed to grip and carry a severed work portion into 20 coaction with a tool for operating upon the end last severed from the work piece. More specifically stated, the objects include employment of such;

a pick-up device to carry the work portion for coaction with tools for operating upon it at both of its ends, as, for example, tools for counter-- boring such work portion from one end and tapping it from the other-end, in the same machine.

A further object of my invention is to provide a machine for performing tapping operations 30 wherein the work piece to be tapped is rotated while rigidly held and moved or drawn over a rigid tapping tool whereby the work piece and the tapping tool are held rigidlyin allnement and the threads are accurately formed; I

3.3 To these and other ends the in certain improvements and invention resides combinations of parts, all as will be hereinafter more fully described, the novel features being pointed out in the claims at the end of the specification.

40 In the drawings:

4.; machine;

Fig. 3 is an end view of one of a number of workpieces capable of being formed by a ma-- chine constructed in accordance with the inventi on work piece shown in Fig. 3;

' as Fig. 4 is a. section taken centrally through the.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary end elevation showing the work severing and and forming or counterboring tools with the severing v to P sition;

tool at operative Fig. 6 is a similar view showing the severing tool withdrawn and the counterboring or end forming tool at operative position;

Fig. 7 is a longitudinal section through the work holding and tapping spindle shown in Fig. 2, drawn to an enlarged scale;

Fig. 8, is a transverse sectional elevation through the machine showing the operating mechanism for the worksevering and forming elements;

tion of a collet or chuck operating and tapping spindle showingthe chuck control lever at release position;

Fig; 10 is anend view'of a cam for controlling the. operations of the tapping spindle; Fig. 11 is a viewoi a cam for controlling the operations of the means for severing the work and positioning the counterboring or and forming tool; V 1 3 i Fig. 12 is a view showing a portion of one of the work supporting spindleswith a partially formed work piece on the stock bar projecting therefrom;

' Fig. 13 is a longitudinal section through the inner end of the tapping spindle showing the work gripping chuck or collet ready to be moved into position to grip the work;

Fig.14 is a similar section showing the tapping spindle. moved to position the collet or work holding means in gripping engagement with 'the work piece and also shows thecut-ofi tool in position to sever the work piece;

Fig. 15 shows the tapping spindle retracted and the burring. or countersinking tool moved to operative position between the work and tapping spindles; I

Fig. 16 shows the tapping spindle in advanced position with the burring or countersinking tool at the position it occupies during the countersinking operation;

Fig. 17 is a view similar to Fig. 12 with the partially formed work piece removed, and

Fig. 18 shows the tapping spindle in the posi- Fig. 9 is a longitudinal section through a portion to which it is moved to effect cooperation between the work piece and the tapping tool to complete the tapping operation.

The same reference numerals throughout the several views indicate the same parts.-

The invention is intended for use in connection with machines of either the multiple or single spindle typesuch, for examplaas an automatic screw machineof the multiple spindle type as illustrated and inwhich' the work bars are rotated,

erated upon by one or more tools preparatory to the work severing operations, such, for example, as the operations of counterboring and necking or grooving the work as shown in Fig. 12. The invention in one form embodies generally mechanism for severing the work, one or more drilling, counterboring, or end forming tools for operating .on the severed work pieces, combined pick-up and tapping devices in which the pick-up device grips and holds the work during the severing operation, withdraws the severed work from the stock bar to allow the counterboring, end forming, or drilling tool to be moved to operative position relative to the work, advances the work for coaction with the end forming or other tool and then effects coaction between the work and the tapping tool to tap the work, the said operations being performedin a predetermined sequence and without interruption, and

the pick-up device supporting the work during the severing operation and subsequent thereto until the tapping operation is completed.

Referring to the drawings, I0 designates a base of an automatic screw machine which is provided with spaced upstanding frame portions II and I2 for supporting different parts of the operating mechanism. The frame portion H is provided with a work spindlelcarrier l3 mounted for rotation therein, the carrier having a series of rotary work spindles l4 for rotating and feeding the work such, for example, as the stock rods'-l 5, one

of which is shown as having a partially formed work piece l6 thereon counterbored at H and necked or grooved at l8 preparatory to the final cut-off or severing operation. It will be understood that any suitable and well known means, not shown, may be employed to perform or condition the work piece, as shown, ,for example, in Fig. 12, or otherwise as desired.

40 The severed work piece I60 is in the form of a nut as best shown in Fig. 4, but it will be understood that a machine constructed in accordance with the invention may be employed to produce a variety of work forms of different shapes and 45 sizes. The nut Hia of special form since it is provided with a reduced portion 16b for insertion through an openimg in a supporting member to which the nut is to'be attached, said reduced portion being countersunk at I60 to provide a 50 relatively thin annular edge portion lid which can be readily spun over upon the supporting member to-secure the nut thereon. The nut is tapped or threaded at lGe to receive a bolt, screw, or other threaded part, not shown.

55 The'tool for performing an operation on the cut off end or face of the work piece may be a forming tool Is provided the perform a countersinking, burring, or other forming operation on the cut off face or end of the work piece. The

00 forming tool 19 is suitably connected with an arm 20 secured on a rock shaft 2| journaled in a portion of the frame member ll, Figs. 1 and 8. The work severing or cut-off tool for operating within the groove iii of the stock bar i5 is inc5 dicated at 22 in Figs. 5, 8, and 14, an d is detachably connected with an arm 23 by any suitable means.-- The arm 23 is also connected with the rock shaft 2| and with the arm 20 and is thereby made to swing with the arm 20 carrying the form- Iu ing tool IS. The arm 20 is clamped upon the rock shaft by a screw 24 which can be loosened to permit the arm to be adjusted longitudinally of the shaft in order that the countersinking tool 19 may be adjusted axially of the work tapping 75 spindle to accommodate it to Work pieces 01 (iii-- ferent thicknesses or to permit different size tools to be attached to the arm for operation upon the work piece. The arm 20 is also rigidly connected with the arm 23 by means of a bracket 25 which is provided with an elongated slot 26 5 for the reception of a screw 21 for securing the arm 20 at different positions upon the bracket.

The extent of the outward movement of the arm 23 may be varied if desired within certain limits by an adjustable set-screw 28 threaded in 10 a bracket 29 suitably connected with the frame II, the set-screw being disposed for engagement with the arm when the latter is in its outermost position, as shown in Fig. 6. Means is thus provided for centering the burring or countersink- 15 ing tool I9 relative to the axis of the work gripping and tapping spindle, designated generally by the reference numeral 30, Figs.,1, 2, and 7.

The work gripping and tapping spindle 30 comprises an outertubular member 3| and an inner tubular member 32 provided at its inner end with a work chuck or collet of any suitable design, designated generally by the reference numeral 33, and preferably comprising a plurality of work gripping jaws or spring fingers 34 having resilient arms 35 formed integral with the inner end section 36 of the tubular member 32 which is made detachable from the outer section by threading it within the latter, as shown in Fig. 7. The spring jaws are provided with beveled or cam surfaces which cooperate with the inner wall 31 of the outer tubular member to force the jaws into engagement with the work portion l6 of the stock rod I5, as shown in Fig. 14, when the chuck or collet is operated by effecting movement of the tubular members 3| and 32 one axially of another in a manner described hereinafter.

The work tapping spindle 30 is mounted for reciprocation and rotation in suitable bearings 38 and 39 carried by the frame I 2, Figs. 1 and 7. The inner tubular member 32 is also extended through a bearing 40 including the inner and outer ring-like sections 40a and 40b, as shown in Fig. 9, the inner section being seated on an enlarged annular portion of the inner tubular memher formed adjacent the main bearing 39. The bearing 40 is enclosed within a housing 42 and is held in position therein by the threaded rings '43 and 44, the former being screwed upon a threaded portion 45 Of the inner spindle 32, and 5D the latter within the outer end of. the housing, as shown in Figs. 7 and 9.

. The inner spindle 32 is also provided with longitudinally extending oppositely positioned slots 46 within which are disposed a pair of shifter keys 41, the inner ends of which abut the outer end of the spindle 3!, as shown in Figs. 7 and 9, the keys being free to slide within said slots and serving when operated as described hereafter to effect relative movement axially between the telescoping spindles 3| and32 to insure movement of the spring jaws 34 to work gripping position through engagement of the same with the cam surfaces 31 of the outer spindle 3|. The jaws will thus be made to grip the work portions when the spindle is at the position shown in Fig. 14 and will hold the work during the severing operations, and thereafter as well in (order that the work countersinking and tapping operations may be completed, as shown in Figs. 16 and 18, respectively. 1

The means for cooperating with the keys 4'! to effect relative movement axially between the spindles 3i and 32 comprises a pair of levers 43 pivoted at 49 on the upstanding lugs II of a 76 position shown inFig. 9 to that shown in Fig. '7'

to cause the levers to swing inwardly and to urge the shifter keys 4? in engagement with the outer spindle 3! so that movement of one of the telescoping spindles axially of the other will be effected whereby the spring jaws 3d of the collet will be positively actuated through contact with i the cam surface 3'5 of the spindle 3i. Sliding of the collar 53 to'and from operating position is effected by a cam actuated fork 54 pivoted at 55 upon a suitable support, the arms 56 of the fork being provided with pins 51! operatively engaging the collar in the annular groove 58 thereof, Figs. 7 and 9.

Operation of the fork is effected by an arm 58 connected therewith, the arm having one end of an extensible link 59 pivotally connected therewith, the opposite end of the link being likewise connected with a lever 60, pivoted at '6! upon a bracket 62, supported upon the frame of the machine by any suitable means, not shown. Operation of the lever 513 is effected by a rotary member or cam carrier 63 supported on a shaft 63a for rotation by gearing 'or other suitable means, not shown. The cam carrier 63 is provided with outer and inner circular grooves 55 and 65, respectively, for the reception of the heads of suitable bolts for adiustably securing the lever operating cams $6 and 87 to said member. The cams are adapted for engagement with a roller 68 on the vertical arm of the lever whereby to alternately swing the lever in opposite directions to actuate the link 59, with the result that the fork 5% will be actuated to first slide the collar 53 to operate the levers 8 to eifect closing of the spring jaws/38 by eiiecting axial movement between the outer and inner spindles 3i and 32, after which the fork will return the collar to inoperative position to release the levers d8. When this is done the spring jaws of the collet the outer spindle 3| within the bearings 38 and' 39, or upon moving said spindle between the inner and outer positions, shown in Figs. 14 and 18, respectively. Any suitable means'nct shown,

may be provided for rotating the gear I I, it being understood that it will drive the gear Ill and therefore the spindle 30, said spindle being driven at a speed corresponding to that of the spindle,

for rotating the work bar I 5. It will be understood that if work pieces of odd shapes, such for example as square, hexagonal, or rectangular shapes are to be operated upon that the work feeding and pickup spindles can be synchronized to permit the latter to pickup the Work during rotation of the same. i

The mechanism for reciprocating the .work tapping spindle 33 for'the purpose of moving it between the work gripping position shown in Fig. 14 and that for completing the tapping operation, shown in Fig. 18, comprises a forkshaped member 12 pivotally connected with a slide 13 by suitable means, not shown. The arms 14 of the fork extend on opposite'sides of the bearing housing 42, which is rigidly connected with the inner spindle or tubular member 32, pins 15 being employed to connect said arms with the housing, as shown in Fig. 9. The slide i3 is mounted for reciprocation on a suitable support, not shown, and is actuated by a rod 16 pivotally connected at ll with the slide and at 18 with a .lever 'l9 mounted to swing about the axis SI of the lever 60, Fig. l. The lever i9 is operated by a cam 98, shown in Fig. 10, which engages a roller 8! carried by a holder 82 suitlit) ably connected with the lever; the roller being respond respectively to the periods of advancement of the spindle to move the chuck in engagement with the work, holding the work during the severing operation, retraction of the spin- I dle to the position of Fig. 15, the dwell at said position, the burring operation, the tapping oper ation, and the return of the spindle to the position at which the chuck is automatically released. It will be understood that the previously I described mechanism for operating and releasing the levers 8 for eflecting the opening and closing of the chuck jaws is designed to operate in proper timed relation to the operations of the cam in advancing andretracting the tapping.

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The cutting or severing tool 22 carried by the swingingly mounted arm 23 is moved to and from engagement with the work by moving the arm between the positions shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Operation of the arm is efiected by an extensible link B S pivotally connected with the lower end of the arm and with a block 35 adjustable on an arc-shaped guide 86 on the. upper arm of a rocking lever 87. The lever is pivoted on a shaft 88 carried by the frame it and s moved in one direction by a cam M on a shaft at through engagement with a roller 9! on the lever, the lever being moved in the opposite direction by a spring 92 anchored by suitable means, not shown. Operation of the arm 23 in the manner described will, of course, efiect operation of the arm 2t connected therewith to move the burring, or countersinking tool is to and from coaxial position relative to the work chuck and in proper timed relation to the movements of the tapping spindle 3d.

Mounted within the collet carrying spindle 32 is a relatively long work supporting tube 93 which has its outer end supported within the spindle by a collar 94 secured to the spindle and tube by a set-screw 95, Fig. 7, whereby said tube will be reciprocated by thespindle.v The tube 93 is also supported at its inner end by a collar 95 sleeved within the tubular member 32 and secured thereto by a set-screw 9611, Fig. 14. The tube 93 can be withdrawn when desired from the spindle upon removal of the nuts 52 thereon andthe set-screw '95. It will be understood that if. desired the tube 93 can beextended to and fixed upon a suitable support such, for example, as that indicated at 94a in Fig. 1, in which case 'the tube 32 Willrotate in surrounding relation relative to the 'tube 93. Inserted within the inner end of the tubular memb'e'r '93 is a short bearing sleeve 91 the inner diameter of which as well as that oi the tube 93 is such as to permit the work pieces lGa to freely pass therethrough. The inner end of said sleeve is beveled at 93 to facilitate passage of the work pieces thereto.

The tapping tool |9a is supported by its shank 20a, which is extended through the tube 93 and which forms a guide rod for the work pieces lea, to be advanced through the tube, said rod having its outer end bent as indicated at Ila to cause the work pieces to be discharged downwardly from the machine, it being understood that the work pieces Ilia occupy the whole effective length of the guide rod during operation of the machine. The guide rod 20a is supported by the work pieces within the sleeve 91 of the tube 93 whereby the inner end of the rod and the tapping tool thereon are properly centered with respect to the axis of the collet 33. Likewise the rod is supported by the work pieces within the tube throughout the length thereof. The work pieces upon leaving the tube continue to move on the rod which is extended through a wrench 99, connected with an arm 94b extending rearwardly from the support 94a. The wrench comprises a main section 99a, and a detachable section I00 provided with a curved passage, the opposite ends of which register with the passages of said main section, said intermediate section being secured in position by suitable bolts, as shown in Fig. l. A spring IOI is secured to the section Hill of the wrench and has its free end disposed in the path of the work pieces and serves to prevent discharge of the same, except upon completion of each tapping operation, at which time the pressure of the work piece completed by the tapping tool and moved by the collet will be suflicient to move all of the work pieces on the guide rod so thatthe one corn tacting the spring will be pushed past the latter and discharged from the rod, after which the spring will return to normal operating position.

It will be understood that in cases where it may be desired to operate on work pieces of different lengths that the tap supporting rod or shank may be adjusted axially of the tapping spindle to accommodate the tool to such work pieces. It will be further understood that tapping tools of diflerent lengths may be employed when it is desired to operate on different lengths of work,

In the operation oi! the machine the stock bar I is constantly rotated and advanced step by step through the work holding spindle ll, operated by suitable mechanism, not shown, the turret head l3 carrying the spindles being also operated by suitable indexing mechanism, not shown.

The tapping spindle 30 is reciprocated by the slide 13 connected therewith, the lever 19 and the cam 80, the spindle being iirst moved to the position shown in Fig. 14 at which time the collet 33 will be actuated to grip the work upon movement of the slide 53 from the position shown in Fig. 9 to that shown in- Fig. 7. Movement of the slide 53 is efl'ected by the fork 83, arm 5!, link .53 and lever 60 upon rotating the cam 68 in engagement with the vertical arm of the lever, the tapping spindle at this time being rotated by the gears and II, at the speed of rotation of the spindle carrying the stock bar 15, and during which time the cam 39 will operate the lever 81 to advance the severing tool 22 into engagement with the work piece to sever the same. Upon completion oi the severing operation the tapping spindle will be retracted-by the vcam 33 to the position shown in Fig. and the spring 32 will then operate holder coaxial with the tapping tool and mov- 2,1saesa the lever 81 whereby the cutting tool will be withdrawn from operative position and the. forming tool [9 moved into coaxial relation with respect to the tapping spindle. The spindle will then be advanced to the position shown in Fig. 16 and 5 with and axially of the tapping tool to complete the tapping operation, as shown in Fig. 18, the spindle continuing its outward movement and causing the work piece held by the chuck to advance'the remaining work pieces on the guide rod Zlia-to effect discharge of the outermost piece from the rod. At about this time the cam 81 on the cam carrier 63 will move into engagement with the vertical arm of the lever to effect movement of the slide 53 from the position shown in Fig. 7 to that shown in Fig. 9, whereby to relieve the pressure on the keys 41 to permit the spring jaws of the collet to release the work carried thereby.

. Itwill be particularly noted that the work piece while rotating is firmly held by the grippingjaws against any movement with respect to the jaws, is moved over the tap and-not released until the tapping operation is completed. In addition the tap is firmly held in position by the work pieces along the shank. This prevents the work from moving or tipping withrespect to .the tap and thus the tapping tool and work piece are accurately centered with respect to each other during the tapping operation. Moreover, it will be noted that the tap is located between the rigidly held and rotating work piece and the operating means for moving the spindle so that the action is one of drawing the work piece while firmly held and rotating over the tap. More. accurate tapping may be accomplished in this manner.

While one embodiment of the invention has been disclosed, it is to be understood that the inventive idea may be carried out in a number of ways. The invention shown and described herein, therefore, is not to be limited to the precise details included, but is intended to cover all variations and modifications thereof falling 5 within the spirit oi the invention or the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In an automatic machine of the class described, a work holder, a tapping tool in alinement with the work holder, a forming tool movable to and from operative position in coaxial relation with the tapping tool, mechanism for rotating and moving the work holder to eflect successive coaction between the work and said forming and tapping tools, and means for moving the forming tool to and from operative position in timed relation to the movements of the work holder.

2. In an automatic machine of the class described, a tapping tool, a forming tool movable from inoperative to operative position incoaxial relation with the tapping tool, a rotary work able transversely tothe direction of movement of 7 the forming tool, mechanism for eflecting relative movement between the work holder and the forming tool to effect coaction between said forming tool and thework and for eilecting relative movement between the holder and the tapping 1 l0 cam to move the work piece in engagement tool to tap the work, and means for moving the forming tool to and from said operative position in timed relation to the tapping operations.

3. In an automatic machine of the class described, a work support, means for severing portions of the work, a tapping tool, a rotary work chuck for gripping the portion of the work severed by said severing means and movable axially of the tapping tool, a work forming tool movable,

jaws movable relatively to one another on saidspindle, mechanism for effecting said movementof said jaws iii predetermined timed relation to the axial movement of said spindle for gripping and holding said work portion while being severed, moving the same into coaction with said tapping tool and subsequently releasing the same and means for continuously rotating said spindle during said severing and tapping operations.

5. In an automatic machine of the class described, a rotary work support, means for sever-j ing a portion of said work, a forming tool, a tapping tool, a rotary work spindle, a plurality of jaws movable relatively to one another on said spindle to grip and release said work portion,

mechanism for actuating said jaws and moving said spindle longitudinally in predetermined timed sequence to grip and hold said work portion while being severed, move the same into coaction at its opposite ends with said forming and tapping tools, respectively, and to subsequently release the same and means for continuously rotating said spindle during said severing, i'orming, and tapping operations.

6. In an automatic machine of the class described, a rotary work support, means for severing a portion of said work, a rotary and axially movable work spindle, a forming tool, a tapping tool, means for moving one of said tools, toward and from the axis of said spindle, a chuck on said spindle between said tools having a plurality of jaws movable relatively to one another to grip and release said work'portion, and mechanism for actuating said chuck jaws and moving said spindle axially in predetermined timed sequence to grip and hold said work portion vwhile being severed, move the same in opposite directions for coaction with said tools, and subsequently releasing the same. I

7. In an automatic machine of the class described, a rotary work'support, means for severing a portion of said work,.a rotary work spindle, a forming tool, a tapping tool, means for moving one of said tools toward and from-the axis of said spindle, a chuck on said spindle between said tools having a plurality of jaws movable relatively to one another, mechanism for eflecting relative movements in oppositedirections between said spindle and tools along the am's of said spindle, and mechanism for effecting movement of said jaws to grip and release said work in predetermined timed relation to said relative movements between said tools and spindle.

8. An automatic machine of the character described whereinv stock is fed through a sto carrier provided with rotatable stock hold means and rotated about its own axis so that chine operations may be carried on on the str the combination of means for gripping the 1 of the stock independently of said stock hold means, means for severing a piece from 5 stock while thus gripped, means including a i for performing an operation on the cut ofi 4 of the stock while thus gripped, and means moving the piece through the machine in same direction as the stock is fed upon rele of said gripping means.

9. An automatic machine of the character scribed wherein stock'is fed through a stock c rier provided with rotatable stock holding me and rotated about its own axis so that mach operations may be carried on on the stock, combination of means for gripping the end the stock independently of said stock hold means, means for severing a piece from said st while thus gripped, means including a tool performing an operation on the cut ofi end of stock while thus gripped, and means for releas said gripping means to release the piece, piece being pushed throughthe machine in same direction as the stock is fed'by succeed pieces. a

10. An automatic machine of the character scribed wherein stock is fed through a stock c ried provided with rotatable stock holding me and rotated about its own axis so that mach operations may be carried on on the stock, combination of means for gripping the end the stock independently of, said stock hold means, means for severing a piece from said st while thus gripped, means including a tool performing an operation on the cut ofi end of stock while thus gripped, a tapping tool, me for tapping the piece with said tapping tool, 2 means for moving-the piece through the mach in the same direction as the stock is fed upon lease of said gripping means.

ll. An automatic'machine of the character scribed wherein stock is 'fed through a stock 0 rier provided with rotatable stock holding me and rotated about its own axis so that mach operations may be carried on on the stock,

combination. of means for .gripping the end i the stock independently of said stock hold means, means for severing a piece from said st while thus gripped, means including a tool performing an operationon the .cut off end the stock while thus gripped, a tapping t means for moving the piece over the tapping 1 the stock is fed by succeeding pieces,

12. An automatic machine of the charac described wherein stock is fed through a Sti carrier provided with rotatable stock hold means and is rotated about its own axis so tl machining operations may be carried on 0I1' stock, the ,combination of a rotatable spindle alinement with said stock holding means, me: for rotating said spindle in synchronism with stock holding means, means in connection w said spindle for g ppingrthe end of the st independently of the stock holding means, me: for severing a piece from the stock, the st being held by both said stock-holding means 2 said gripping means during the severance of piece, and means for moving the piece thror machine in the same direction as the stock ed upon release of said gripping means.

3. An automatic machine of the character debed wherein stock is fed through a stock carprovided with rotatable stock holding means is rotated about its own axis so that machinoperations may be carried on on the stock, combination of a rotatable spindle in alineit with said stock holding means, means for iting said spindle in synchronism with the- :k holding means, means in connection with i spindle for gripping the end of the stock ependently of the stock; holding means, ms for severing a piece from the stock while s gripped, and means for releasing said gripg means to release the piece, the piece being hed through the machine in the same direc- 1 as the stock is fed by succeeding pieces. 4. An automatic machine of the character cribed wherein stock is fed through a stock rier provided with rotatable stock holding ans and is rotated about its own axis so that chining operations may be carried on on the ck, the combination of a rotatable spindle in iement with said stock holding means, means rotating said spindle in synchronism with stock holding means, means in connection h said spindle for gripping the end of the stock ependently of the stock holding means, means severing a piece from the stock while thus oped, a tapping tool, means for moving the ce over the tapping tool while the piece is idly held, and means for releasing said gripig means at the termination of said tapping :ration, the piece being. pushed through the .chine in the same direction as the stock is iby succeeding pieces. .5. An automatic machine of the character deibed wherein stock is fed through a stock rrier provided with rotatable stock holdin ans and is rotated about its own axis so that .chining operations may be carried on on the ck, the combination of a rotatable spindle in cement with said stock holding means, means rotating said spindle in synchronism with a stock holding means, means in connection ;h said spindle for gripping the end of the ck independently of the stock holding means, sans for feeding said spindle toward the stock bring the gripping means into operative posin with respect to the end of the stock, means r severing a piece from the stock while the stock held and rotated both by said stock holding am and said gripping means, and means for easing said gripping means to release the piece, a piece being pushed through the machine in e same direction as the stock is fed by succeedpieces. 16. An automatic machine of the character scribed wherein stock is fed through a stock rrier provided with rotatable stock holdin aans and is rotated about its own axis so that ichining operations may be carriedon on the :ck, the combination of a rotatable spindle in Lnement with said stock holding means, means rotating said spindle in synchronism with the k holding means, means in connection with id spindle for gripping the end of the stock dependently of the stock holding means, means 1' feeding said spindle toward the stock to bring e gripping means into operative position with spect to the end of the stock, means for severing piece from the stock while thus held by said ipping means, means for moving said spindle .rrying with it the severed piece in a direction away from the stock, means for interposing a tool between the stock and the piece, means for moving said spindle toward the tool carrying with it the piece into engagement with the tool to perform an operation on the cut all end of the piece, and means for releasing said gripping means to release the piece, the piece being pushed through the machine in the same direction as the stock is fed by succeeding pieces.

17. An automatic machine of the. character described wherein stock is fed through a stock carrier provided with rotatable stock holding means and is rotated about its own axis so that machining operations may be carried on on the stock, the combination of a rotatable spindle in alinement with said stock holding means, means for rotating said spindle in synchronism with the stock holding means, means in connection with said spindle for gripping the end of the stock independently of the stock holding means, means for feeding said spindle toward the stock to bring the gripping means into operative position with respect to the end of the stock, means for severing a piece from the, stock while thus held by said gripping means, means for moving said spindle carrying with it the severed piece in a direction away from the stock, means for interposing a tool between the stock and the piece, means for moving said spindle toward the tool carrying with it the piece into engagement with the tool to perform an operation on the cut ofi end of the piece, a tapping tool, and means for moving said spindle carrying with it the piece in a direction away from the stock and relative to said tapping tool so that the piece is drawn over the tapping tool and tapped.

18. An automatic machine of the character described wherein stock is fed through a stock carrier provided with rotatable stock holding means and is rotated about its own axis so that machining operations may be carried on on the stock, the combination of a rotatable spindle in alinement with said stock holding means, means for rotating said spindle in synchronism with the stock holding means, means in connection with said spindle for gripping the end of the stock independently of the stock holding means, means for feeding said spindle toward the stock to bring the gripping means into operative position with respect to the end of the stock, means for severing a piece from the stock while the stock is held both by said stock holding means and by said gripping means, means for moving said spindle carrying with it the severed piece in a direction away from the stock, means for interposing a tool between the stock and the piece, means for moving said spindle toward the tool carrying with it the piece into engagement with the tool to perform an operation on the cut 01! end of the piece, a tapping tool mounted in said spindle concentric therewith, means for moving said spindle carrying with it the piece in a direction away from the stock and relative to the stock tapping tool so that the piece is drawn over the tapping tool and tapped, and means for releasing said gripping means to release the 'piece, the piece being pushed through the machine in the same direction as the stock is fed by succeeding pieces.

19. An automatic machine of the character described wherein stock is fed through a stock carrier provided with rotatable stock holding means and is rotated about its own axis so that machining operations may be carried on on the in alinement with said stock holding means, means for rotating said spindle in synchronism with the stock holding means, means in connection with said spindle for gripping the end stock holding means and by said gripping means,

means for moving said spindle carrying with it the severed piece in a direction away from the stock, means for interposing a tool between the stock and thg piece, means for moving said spindle toward the tool carrying with it the piece into engagement with the tool to perform an operation on the cut ofi end of the piece, a tapping tool having a shank, said tapping tool and shank being mounted in said spindle concentric therewith and in fixed position, means for moving said spindle carrying with it the piece in a direction away from the stock and relative to said tapping tool so'that the piece is drawn over the tapping tool and tapped, and means for releasing said gripping means to release the piece, the piece being pushed through the spindle over said shank by succeeding pieces and the tapping tool being held rigidly in position by said pieces.

20. An automatic machine of the character described wherein stock is fed through a stock carrier provided with rotatable stock holding means and is rotated about its own axis so that machining operations may be carried on on the stock, the combination of a rotatable spindle in alinement with said stock holding means, means for rotating said spindle in synchronism with the stock holding means, means in connection with said spindle for gripping the end of the stock independently of the stock holding ,means, means for severing a piece from the stock while held by thegripping means, a tapping tool mounted rigidly in position, means for moving the piece while thus rigidly gripped and rotated and drawing it over the tappingtool.

21. An automatic machine of the character described wherein stock is fed through a stock carrier provided with rotatable stock holding means and is rotated about its own axis so that machining operationsmay be carried on on the stock, the combination of a rotatable spindle in alinement with said 'stock holding means, means for feeding said spindle toward the stock to bring the gripping means into operative position with respect to the end of the stock, means for severing a piece from the stock while held both by said stock holding means and said gripping means, a tapping tool havinga shank, said tapping tool and shank being mounted in said spindle-concentric therewith and fixed with respect thereto, means for moving said spindle carrying with it the'piece in a direction away .from the stock and relative to said tapping means and is rotated about its own axis so tha machining operations may be carried on 01 the stock, the combination of a rotatable spin die in alinement with said stock holding mean: means for rotating said spindle in synchronisr with the stock holding means, means in'connec tion with said spindle for gripping the end 0 the stock independently of the stock holdin means, means for feeding said spindle towar the stock to bring the gripping means into op erative position with respect to the end of th stock, means for severing a piece from the steel the stock' being held by both the stock holdin means and the gripping means during the sev erance of said piece, means for moving sai spindle carrying with it the severed piece in direction away from the stock, means for inter posing a tool between the stock and the pied means for moving said spindle toward the tor carrying with it the piece into engagement wit the tool to perform an operation on the out o:

end of the'piece, a tapping tool having a shanl held rigidly in position by said. pieces.

23. A machine for performing tapping opera tions on a piece of work comprising, in con bination, work holding means, work grippin means, both said work holding and work grir ping means positively holding the stock rigid] and against movement with respect theret means for transferring the work from said WOl holding means to said work gripping meat while both are rotatedin synchronism wit each other, said work gripping means rotatir the work piece about its own axis, a tappir tool, and means for moving the gripping meat so that the work piece is ,moved over the tar ping tool while rigidly held.

24. In a machine forv performing tapping o1 erations on a piece of work, the combinatic of means for gripping the work piece and holdir it rig'idlyin positionv with the axis of an ape: 'ture therein horizontal, means for rotating tl gripping means about a horizontal axis to 11 tate the work piece aboutits own axis, a hor zontally mounted tapping'tool, means for mo ing the gripping means so that the work pie is moved horizontally over the tapping to while rigidly held,. and means for dischargir the work piece from the machine without m0 ing the work piece back over the tapping tor 25. In a machine for performing tapping o1 erations on a piece' of work, the combinatn of means for gripping the work piece and hol ing it rigidly in position with the axis of z aperture therein horizontal, means for rotati1 the gripping means about a. horizontal axis rotate the'work piece about its own axis,a ho] ,zontally mounted tappingv tool mounted in rig alinement with said gripping means and fixed non-rotatable position, means for movil the gripping meansso that the work piece moved horizontally over the tapping tool wh:

rigidly held], means, for. discharging t1 3 arsaaso a fixed position, and means for moving the ripping means so that the work piece is moved ver the tapping tool while the work piece is igidly held, the piece being pushed over said hank by succeeding pieces and discharged from he machine without moving the work piece back ver the tapping tool, and the tapped pieces exending over said shank adjacent the tap and erving to support the tap.

27. Amachine for performing tapping opera ions on a piece of work comprising, in combinaion, work holding means, work gripping means, oth said work holding and work gripping means nositlvely holding the work rigidly and against movement with' respect thereto, means for trans erring the work, piece from said work holding means to said work gripping \means, a spindle .ssociated with said work gripping means, means or rotating the spindle to rotate the work piece lbout its own axis, a tapping tool, andmeans or moving the spindle along its own axis to nove the work piece over the tapping tool while he work piece is held rigidly in position.

28. In a machine for performing tapping operttlODS on a piece of work, the combination of a :pindle, work gripping means in connection with :aid spindle arranged to hold the work piece rigdly in position with the axis of an aperture herein horizontal, means for rotating the spinlie about a horizontal axis to rotate the work iece about its own axis, a horizontally mounted apping tool, means for moving the spindle along ts own axis,to move the work piece over the ;apping tool while the work piece is held rigidly n position, and means for releasing said grip- :ing means only after the tapping operation is :ompleted. 1

29. A machine for performing tapping operaions 'on a piece of work, comprising, in combination, work holding means, a spindle, work gripping means in connection with said spindle,

Joth said work holding and work gripping means positively holding the work rigidly against novement with respect thereto and with the axis of an aperture in the work extending horitontally, means for transferring the work from mid work holding means to said work gripping means, means for rotating the spindle about a horizontal axis to rotate the work piece about its own axis, a. horizontally mounted tapping tool, means for moving the spindle along its own axis to move the work piece overthe tapping tool while the work piece is held rigidly in position, and means for discharging the work piece from the machine without moving the work piece back over the tapping tool. r

30. In a machine for performing tapping operations on a piece of work, the combination of a spindle, work gripping means in connection with said spindle, means for rotating the spindle to rotate the work piece about its own axis, operating means for moving the spindle alongits own axis, and a tapping tool interposed between said gripping means and said operating means so that when the spindle is moved the operating means draws the rotating work piece over the tapping tool, the work piece being. held rigidly in position in the rotating gripping means during said tapping operation.

31. In a machine for performing tapping operations on a piece of work, the combination of a spindle, work gripping means in connection with said spindle, means for rotating the spindle to rotate the work piece about its own axis, operating means for moving the spindle along its own axis, a tapping tool interposed between said gripping means and said operating means so that when the spindle is moved the operating means draws the rotating work piece over the tapping tool, the work piece being held rigidly in position in the rotating gripping means during said tapping operation, and means for releasing said gripping means after the tapping operation is completed.

32. An automatic machine of the character described wherein stock is fed through a stock carrier provided with rotatable stock holding means and is rotated about its own axis so that machining operations may be carried on on the stock, the combination of a rotatable spindle in alinement with said stock holding means, means for rotating said spindle in synchronism with the stock holding means, means in connection with said spindle for gripping the end of the stock independently of the stock holding means, means for severing a piece from the stock while thus gripped, operating means for moving the spindle along its own axis, a tapping tool interposed between said gripping means and said operating means so that when the spindle is moved the operating means draws the rotating work piece over the tapping tool, the work piece being held rigidly in position in the rotating gripping means during said tapping operation, and means for releasng said gripping means to release the piece at the termination of said tapping operation.

33. An automatic machine of the character described wherein stock is fed through a stock carrier provided with rotatable stock holding means and is rotated about its own axis so that machining operations may be carried on on the stock, the combination of a rotatable spindle in alinement with said stock holding means, means for rotating said spindle in synchronism with the stock'holdlng means, means in connection with said spindle for gripping the end of the stock independently of the stock holding means, means for feeding said spindle toward the stock to bring the gripping'means into operative position with respect to the end of the stochmeans for severing a piece from the stock, while the stock is held both by said stock holding means and said gripping means, means for moving said spindle carrying with it the severed piece in a direction away from the stock,

means for interposing a tool between the stock' and the piece, operating means for moving said spindle toward'the tool carrying with it the piece into engagement with the tool to perform an operation on the cut 03 end of the piece, a tapping tool mounted in said spindle concentric with the piece is drawn over the tapping tool, the work piece being held rigidly in position in the rotating gripping means during said tapping operation, and means for releasing said gripping means upon the termination of said tapping operation.

34. A machine for performing tapping'operations on a piece of work comprising, in combination, w'ork holding means, work gripping means, both said work holding and work gripping means positively holding the work rigidly against movement with. respect thereto, said gripping means including a plurality of Jaws movable simultaneously into engagement with the work piece on a plurality of sidesthereof, means for rotating the gripping means to rotate the work piece about its own axis, a. tapping tool, and means for positively feeding the gripping means so that the work piece is positively moved over the tapping tool while rigidly held.

35. A machine for performing tapping operations on a piece of work comprising, in combination, work holding means, a vspindle having gripping means movable simultaneously into en-' gagement with the work on a plurality of sides thereof, both said work holding and work grip ping means positively holding the work rigidl; against movement with respect thereto, mean for transferring the work from said work hold ing means to said work gripping means, mean for rotating the spindle'to rotate the grippin means and the work piece about its own axis, tapping tool, means for moving the spindle posi tively along its own axis to move the work piec in a positive manner over the tapping tool whil the work piece is held rigidly in position untl the tapping operation is completed, and mean for discharging the work piece from the machin without moving the work piece back over th tapping tool, said tapping tool being held i1 position almost entirely by a plurality of pre viously tapped work pieces and the work piece being discharged from the machine by succeed ing pieces.

EARL W. BRINKMAN. 

